Operation: Gateway Software Ne-Unigate V3.0 Omn:Ne-Unigate

Operation
Gateway Software NE-UniGATE V3.0
OMN:NE-UniGATE
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OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation
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Important Notice on Product Safety
Elevated voltages are inevitably present at specific points in this electrical equipment. Some of the
parts can also have elevated operating temperatures.
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Operation OMN:NE-UniGATE
This document consists of a total of 46 pages. All pages are issue 1.
Contents
1 Notes on this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Overview of the documentation on network elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Note for users of the paper documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Symbols used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.1 Warning symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.2 Symbol for important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.3 Symbols used for menu entries and text inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Notes on licensed software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 Form for submitting comments, suggestions and corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Short description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.1 Differences between LCT and NCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Program startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Identifier and password (user ID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Program end (shutdown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.1 Title bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Menu bar, menu overview for NE-UniGATE in NCT and LCT modes . . . . 19
3.3 Explanations and notes on the NE-UniGATE gateway software menus . . 24
3.3.1 <Configuration> <Assign> <Q-B3-Addresses...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.3.2 <Configuration> <Assign> <Map...> [NCT mode only] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.3 <Configuration> <Communication channel...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.4 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.5 <Network> <Connect to network> or <Disconnect from network> . . . . . . . 30
3.3.6 <Network> <Refresh connections>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.7 <Network> <Connect to network elements> / <Disconnect from network
elements> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.3.8 <Symbol> <File transfer> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.3.9 <Security> <User...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3.3.10 <Security> <Password...>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.3.11 <Security> <Logoff> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.3.12 <Options> <Settings> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.4 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.5 Work area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.6 Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.7 Context-dependent menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.8 Unknown network elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.9 The message window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.9.1 The “Notifications” window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.9.2 The “Current Alarm Log” window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.9.3 The “Historical Event Log” window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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4 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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1 Notes on this Manual
1.1 Overview of the documentation on network elements
☞ –– The complete documentation for a network element is listed in section 1 of

the relevant descriptions and manuals.
The Order Numbers will be found in the “Product Overview” in the Technical
Description, TED, for the network element concerned.
The present Operating Manual OMN:NE-UniGATE forms part of the documentation for
a network element.
It deals with the operation of the NE-UniGATE gateway software, which is a transparent
software platform for the network element’s application software (and includes an
explanation of the graphical user interface).
1.2 Note for users of the paper documentation

The complete documentation for the network element can also be supplied on CD-ROM
i (For Order Name see the “Product Overview” section in the Technical Description,
TED).
System requirements for a CD-ROM installation on a computer:
Windows UNIX
Windows 3.1, Windows 95, SunOS 4.1.3 or higher,
Windows NT 3.51 or NT 4.0. Solaris 2.3, 2.4 or 2.5,
HP-UX 9.0.3 or higher,
IRIX 5.3 or higher,
AIX 4.1 or higher.
1.3 Symbols used in this manual
1.3.1 Warning symbol

This symbol is used to identify instructions that have to be followed in order to avoid
! injury to persons or damage to devices.
1.3.2 Symbol for important information

This symbol calls the reader’s attention to important information that goes beyond the
i immediate context.
⇒ Identifies points in the text which contain specific instructions on how to

proceed.
☞ This symbol is used to show cross references to other chapters/sections of this

Operating Manual or cross references to other Manuals.
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Help Note on the online Help system for the software program concerned.
1.3.3 Symbols used for menu entries and text inputs

Menu items from pop-up/pulldown menus, or inputs which must be made by the user
(text items, commands) are listed in order of their hierarchical sequence, each item
being separately enclosed in pointed brackets:
<Menu> <Menu item> <Command text> <Parameter> etc.
1.4 Notes on licensed software

Reference is made in this manual to software products which have been acquired under
license from other companies.
Any queries which arise should not be referred to the licensor but rather to Siemens AG
as the license holder.
The manual contains references to the following licensed products (trade marks):
• UNIX (registered trade mark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc.)
• MS-DOS (trade mark of the Microsoft Corporation)
• MS-Windows (trade mark of the Microsoft Corporation)
• Visual C++ (registered trade mark of the Microsoft Corporation)
1.5 Form for submitting comments, suggestions and

corrections
Our objective is to provide the user with easily comprehensible and user-friendly
documentation. In achieving this objective, the practical experience of users is very
important. We would be grateful to receive any comments.
To insure that the minimum possible effort is involved in reporting weaknesses or
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2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE
2.1 Short description

The 32-bit version, NE-UniGATE V3.0, for use with the MS-Windows NT operating
system, is a transparent software platform for application software (device applications).
It affords access to network elements which can be reached via the QD2-RS485, Q-B3
(Ethernet) and Q-F communication channels; consequently, the NE-UniGATE software
can be used with network elements having the QD2-B3 and QST-B3 interfaces, together
with the QD2-F and QST-F interfaces (see Fig. 2.1).
NE-UniGATE supports the communications driver required in each case to establish a
connection to the network element or network concerned, through the appropriate
physical interfaces (e.g. RS232, RS485 or Ethernet).
NE-UniGATE’s menu items and dialogs allow those communication channels which are
supported to be selected and configured. The network element to be operated is
selected by a simple procedure, adapted to the requirements of the communication
channel concerned.
NE-UniGATE V3.0 gateway software
LCT/NCT HW/SW platform
RS-485 RS-232 Ethernet
QD2-F QST-F QST-B3 QD2-B3

QD2-RS485 1)
(Q-F) (Q-F) (Q-F) (Q-F)
Network elements with QD2 interfaces
Network elements with QST interfaces
1) Not for SDH network elements
Fig. 2.1 The Communication Channels from NE-UniGATE to Network Elements
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NE-UniGATE enables addresses to be assigned to the network element types. The

program icons for these applications are used to represent the assigned network
elements in the network view for the communication channel concerned. A double click
on such an icon with the left-hand mouse button starts the assigned device application
and thus permits the network element concerned to be operated.
NE-UniGATE’s Help function – menu item <Help> (see Tab. 3.3) – provides additional
information about basic work steps and about the communication channels which are
supported.
2.1.1 Differences between LCT and NCT

The same basic hardware can be used for the Local Craft Terminal, LCT, and for the
Network Craft Terminal, NCT. Solely on the grounds of its better display of the graphics,
a desktop PC is recommended for the NCT.
The LCT mode is used for local or remote control and supervision of a network element.
NE-UniGATE accesses the network elements assigned under the addressing
(NSAP/TSAP). An LCT allows a maximum of 50 network elements to be addressed, i.e.
communicated with. If the addresses are reconfigured, it is then possible to communi-
cate with different network elements.
Organizational relationships between network elements in the network are not available
from the LCT.
The NCT mode performs all the functions of the LCT; in addition, it permits monitoring
of all the alarms reported from each of the network elements which can be reached. A
background bitmap (preferably a topographical map) can be assigned to each
communications channel, allowing the network elements to be positioned according to
their geographical siting.
A choice is made between LCT mode and NCT mode either by installing of the corre-
sponding variant of the NE-UniGATE gateway software, or when it is started up (see
2.2).
2.2 Program startup

A prerequisite for installing the NE-UniGATE program is the MS-Windows NT operating
system. The available software variants of the program are NCT (with an optional NCT
or LCT user interface) and LCT (LCT user interface only).
☞ Before installing NE-UniGATE, read the Installation Manual (available in English

and German) supplied with the program files, in the files “readme.txt” and
“readme.doc”.
i In order to carry out an installation the user must have the ADMINISTRATOR
authorization level.
The installation of NE-UniGATE – a very user-friendly procedure – is carried out using

the file “install.exe”. NE-UniGATE is automatically inserted as a program in the PC’s
“Start” menu.
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A link to the file “Unigate.exe” can be used to set up the “NE-UniGATE” program icon on
the PC’s desktop.
The NE-UniGATE program is started from the PC’s desktop
• from the Start menu (see Fig. 2.2), or
• using the “NE-UniGATE” program icon (see Fig. 2.3).
Fig. 2.2 The Start Menu:

<Program><Siemens NE-UniGATE> <NE-UniGATE NCT V3.00.0..>
Fig. 2.3 The Program Icon for NE-UniGATE NCT V3.00.0..
With the NCT variant of the NE-UniGATE software, the “Mode Selection” window (see
Fig. 2.4) appears after it is started, asking the user to choose between NCT mode and
LCT mode.
After a mode has been selected, the corresponding main window
(“Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]” or “Siemens NE-UniGATE [LCT]”) appears – inactive in
the background – and, briefly, the appropriate NE-UniGATE logo window with program
details and an indication of the operating mode selected (see Fig. 2.5).
Fig. 2.4 The “Mode Selection” Window
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Fig. 2.5 The NE-UniGATE Logo Window for “Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]” V3.0
With the LCT variant of the NE-UniGATE software, the main window
(“Siemens NE-UniGATE [LCT]”) appears – inactive in the background – immediately
after startup and, briefly, the NE-UniGATE logo window with program details and an
indication of the operating mode, LCT.
The logo window disappears of its own accord after a certain time has elapsed. An open
“Notifications” window appears – inactive in the background within the main window –
and the login window, for input of a user ID (see Fig. 2.6).
The logo window can also be opened after NE-UniGATE has completed its startup, by
means of the menu item <Help> <About...> (see Tab. 3.3), and can be closed again
using “Return”.
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2.3 Identifier and password (user ID)

As part of the startup of the NE-UniGATE gateway software, a login window like that
shown in Fig. 2.6 appears within the main window.
Fig. 2.6 NE-UniGATE’s Login Window
The default user ID is:

• User ID: ADMIN
• Password: siemens97
When entering the user ID details please distinguish between upper and lower
i case letters!
This user ID corresponds to authorization level 4, ADMINISTRATOR (the highest

i authorization level) which has all access and configuration rights!
☞ how
Further details about access rights for the individual authorization levels, and
about setting up additional user IDs, will be found in section 3.3.9. Details on
to amend a password will be found in section 3.3.10.
If an invalid user ID is entered, then clicking on the <OK> button will produce no reaction.
After the correct entry of a user ID, the main window will show the windows or icons for
“Notifications”, “Off-line Mode” or “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” as appli-
cable, and “Historical Event Log” (all determined by the settings retained from the last
session), and briefly also – active in the foreground – the notification window “Reading
alarmmap files” (see Fig. 2.7).
Fig. 2.7 The Notification Window “Reading alarmmap Files”
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2.4 Program end (shutdown)

If the operating terminal is permanently connected to the network as an NCT, for moni-
toring purposes, the main window of the NE application software should be closed using
<File> <Exit>.
Any alarms which occur will then be displayed by changes to the colors of these icons,
and entries in separate LOG windows.
It is then possible at any time to carry out further analysis by opening the application
software (double click) for the NE icon concerned.
If the operating terminal, e.g. an LCT, is to be disconnected from the network again, a
complete “Shutdown” should be performed.
Taking the operating terminal out of service:

– Close the main window of the NE application software.
– Close the main window of the NE-UniGATE gateway software.
– Terminate MS Windows.
– Switch off the operating terminal.
The connecting cables between the operating terminal and the synchronous multiplexer
can now be removed if necessary, without this having any detrimental effect on the
ongoing transmission of user data.
When taking a network element out of service (switching off the power supply), the
! procedure described in the Maintenance Manual, MMN, for the network element
concerned should be strictly followed!
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3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE

Fig. 3.1 shows the main window in the LCT mode (off-line mode), with the “Off-Line
Mode” and “Notifications” windows reduced to icons. These relate to the establishment
by the operating terminal of a connection and network access to the network elements.
When the connection has been established by means of <Network> <Connect to
network> then, depending on the communication channel which is currently selected,
either the network view window “Selectable devices via QD2B3 (Ethernet)” appears,
with the icons for network elements which can be reached (insofar as these have been
configured and entered into the network list) (see Fig. 3.2) or, in the case of an access
via the QD2F interface, the functional representation of the network element which is
connected locally is immediately opened (see Fig. 3.3).
In addition, depending on the operating mode and the communication interface which is
selected on the operating terminal, various message and network view windows are
opened (see 3.9). These windows can also be displayed as icons (see Tab. 3.1).
The “SISA-Network” view window (via the QF or QD2-RS485 interface) is not dealt with
i here, as it is irrelevant for SDH network elements.
Title bar, 3.1

Menu bar, 3.2
Tool bar, 3.4
Inner area of window Work area, 3.5
“Off-Line Mode” icon, 3.5
“Historical Event Log” icon, 3.5
“Notifications” icon, 3.5
Status bar, 3.6
Fig. 3.1 Main Window (NCT Mode) in Off-line Mode
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Fig. 3.2 Main Window (NCT Mode) in On-line Mode via the Q-B3 Interface
Fig. 3.3 Main Window (NCT Mode) in On-line Mode via the Q-F Interface
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Mode Communication Contents of work area Icons For remarks, see

interface 1)
LCT/NCT None 3.9, The message window,

(off-line) “Notifications” Fig. 3.1 (icon),
Fig. 3.4 (window)
“Off-Line Mode” with icons for the Fig. 3.4 (window)

available network element
applications
LCT/NCT Q-F 3.9, The message window,

(on-line) “Notifications” Fig. 3.1 (icon),
Fig. 3.4 (window)
“Functional overview” (of the —

network element) (default)
Alternatively: “Module overview” — Fig. 3.3, e.g. NCT

(of the network element)
NCT only “Historical Event Log” 3.9, The message window,

Fig. 3.1 (icon),
Fig. 3.5 at bottom (window)
LCT Q-B3 3.9, The message window,

(on-line) “Notifications” Fig. 3.1 (icon),
Fig. 3.4 (window)
“Selectable devices via Q-B3 Fig. 3.2, Fig. 3.5 (window)

(Ethernet)” with the icons for the
network elements which are set
active. Two of these can be opened
by clicking on them.
NCT Q-B3
(On-Line) “Notifications” 3.9, The message window,
Fig. 3.1 (icon),
Fig. 3.4 (window)
“Selectable devices via Q-B3 Fig. 3.5 at top (window);

(Ethernet)”, as for the LCT but may graphic, if set up
have graphical system connection
lines and a bitmap background
(e.g. map of the country).
“Current Alarm Log” - opened — Fig. 3.5 in top center

together with the “Selectable (window)
devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” window
“Historical Event Log” Fig. 3.5 at bottom (window)
Tab. 3.1 User Interfaces when Different Communication Interfaces are Being Used
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The open “Off-Line Mode” window shows all the operating applications which are loaded
and are executable for the network elements, in the form of icons, for a selection to be
made (see Fig. 3.4).
NE-UniGATE uses the open “Notifications” window to display messages and notes
relating to the connection setup and network access by the operating terminal to the
network elements (see Fig. 3.4). This is of particular importance in NCT mode.
Fig. 3.4 The “Off-Line Mode” and “Notifications” Windows
In on-line mode, when a Q-B3 connection is selected in NCT mode, instead of the “Off-
Line Mode” icon the window “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” appears, with the
“Current Alarm Log” window and the “Historical Event Log” and “Notifications”
windows/icons (shown open in Fig. 3.5). A description of the message window will be
found in 3.9.
The “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” window displays the icons for elements
which have already been set active in the operating terminal, including immediately the
“Current Alarm Log”.
⇒ For each NE icon in the “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” window, the
user can call up an icon menu, with additional details about the network
element concerned, by using the right-hand mouse button to click on the
corresponding icon.
☞ The menu items in the icon menu can also be accessed via the <Symbol> menu
(see Tab. 3.3).
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“Current Alarm Log” window
“Notifications” window
“Historical Event Log” window
Fig. 3.5 Schematic View of the Network
Alarm indication in the network view window (connection via QD2-B3 Ethernet)
Alarms are displayed differently, depending on whether the operating terminal is oper-
ating in NCT or LCT mode.
Alarm display in NCT mode

The network elements which are active in the network are either displayed as a
collection of different NE icons or - as in Fig. 3.5 – in a schematic network view with the
various connecting lines, or as a geographical layout on a map of the country.
All three of the methods of display mentioned behave in the same way when a fault
occurs. The outline of the icon for the faulty network element flashes. The highest alarm
state which has occurred is indicated; in the case of the alarm state “critical”, the outline
flashes, for example red/green (default setting). The identifier (name of the network
element) appears in gray lettering for unreachable network elements.
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After an alarm has been acknowledged, the icon’s outline, which previously had been
flashing, continues to show the color for any continuing fault state. Tab. 3.2 shows the
default settings of the outline colors for each alarm severity.
Color of the icon outline Corresponding alarm severity
red critical
orange major
yellow minor
blue warning
white indeterminate
green no alarm
Tab. 3.2 Colors of the Icon Outlines and Alarm Severity Levels (Default Settings)
☞ The icon outline colors specified in Tab. 3.2 can be changed using the menu
item <Options> <Settings> (see 3.3.12).
The Operating Manual OMN explains the network element specific alarms.
Alarm display in LCT mode

In the LCT mode, NE-UniGATE’s main window displays the icons for the reachable
network elements which have been entered in the network list. Of these network
elements, it is possible to call up a maximum of two at any one time. The selected icon
is then replaced in the display by the NE window, displayed as either the “Function View”
or the “Module View”. Unlike the NCT mode in section , there is no alarm indication on
the NE icons. If spontaneous alarms occur for network elements in a window which is
currently open, the alarm will be shown on the appropriate symbols (network element,
function group/module symbol).
3.1 Title bar

The title bar of the main window specifies, in addition to the program name, the mode –
LCT or NCT. The title bar in Fig. 3.6 shows “Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]” and –
underneath the menu bar – the NCT-specific tool bar.
3.2 Menu bar, menu overview for NE-UniGATE in NCT and LCT
modes
Immediately beneath the title bar will be found the menu bar, containing all the menus
for the main window in NE-UniGATE (see Fig. 3.6). Clicking on any of these menus
opens the menu-specific pulldown menu. For a few frequently-used menu items there
are also shortcuts, e.g. “Ctrl + L” to call up a display of the “Current Alarm Log”.
Tab. 3.3 gives a summary description of the corresponding menus and menu items in
NE-UniGATE. More complete Explanations and notes on the NE-UniGATE gateway
software menus will be found in 3.3 – insofar as this is necessary for operating the
system.
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Menu items which only apply in the NCT mode are shown on a gray background in
i Tab. 3.3.
Menu items which are sensitive in the pulldown menus of the user interface are
i displayed in black lettering on a gray background, insensitive menu items (e.g. when
NE-UniGATE is run in off-line mode) by gray letters on a gray background.
Fig. 3.6 Title and Menu Bars of NE-UniGATE’s Main Window (with Tool Bar)
Help Extensive notes on all the menus and menu items will be found in the English-
language online Help under the <Help> menu (see Tab. 3.3).
File Manipulation of the UniGATE program file.
Save Save files using MS Windows NT’s standard dialog.
Current alarm log..2) Save the current contents of all columns in the “Current Alarm Log“.
Historical event log...2)3) Save the current contents of all columns in the “Historical Event Log“.
Notifications... Save the current contents of all columns in the “Notifications...“ window.
Screen dump... Save the active window with its visible contents, in accordance with the standard “Save as...” dialog in
MS Windows NT, as a “Screen dump” in the form of a bitmap file.
Print Use the standard dialog in MS Windows NT to print files.

Current alarm log..2) Print the current contents of all columns in the “Current Alarm Log“.
Historical event log...2)3) Print the current contents of all columns in the “Historical Event Log“.
Notifications... Print the current contents of all columns in the “Notifications...“ window.
Screen dump... Print the active window with its visible contents.
Printer Setup... Use the standard dialog in MS Windows NT to set the printing options.
Exit Terminate the NE-UniGATE program, return to the MS Windows NT desktop.
1) Can also be opened using the corresponding toolbar button (see Tab. 3.12).
2) Grayed out (insensitive) in off-line mode.
3) Grayed out (insensitive) in LCT mode.
4) Only when Q-B3 is being used.
5) Grayed out (insensitive) for unknown network elements (see 3.8) and for QD2 network elements which have no alarm information
assigned to them.
6) Only when QD2-RS485/Q-F is being used.
Tab. 3.3 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus
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View Setup for the user interface.

2)
Rearrange icons Rearrange the network element icons in the network view window which is open, line by line.
Successive positioning of the icons by clicking on and dragging them. Positions are saved on closing, and
reproduced when next opened.
Find NE...1) 2) Search for a network element which matches a search criterion input by the user (identifier or address).
The icon for the network element concerned can then be displayed by selecting its name.
Toolbar Switch display of the tool bar on and off; when display is on, this is indicated by a small checkmark.
Statusbar Switch display of the status bar on and off; when display is on, this is indicated by a small checkmark.
Configuration Configure the operating terminal.
Assign Assign network element addresses and background graphics

1)
Q-B3-Addresses.. Activate, deactivate, add, amend and delete Q-B3 addresses (QD2 and QST NEs ) and input the oper-
(see 3.3.1) ating terminal’s home address.
Map...1) Assign a prepared bitmap file (only for the QD2B3 communication interface) to be used as the standard
(see 3.3.2) graphical background for the network display window (e.g. map of the country).
Communication channel..1) Select the communication channel (Q-F, Q-B3 or QD2-RS485); display the connection state of the current
(see 3.3.3) channel.
Interface parameters..1) Set up the interface parameters for each communication interface.
(see 3.3.4)
Network Management of the connections/error messages to the operating terminal for all the reachable
network elements.
Connect to network/ Connect/disconnect the selected communication channel between the operating terminal and the network
Disconnect from network1) elements.
(see 3.3.5)
Refresh connections2) Update the connections (displays) between the operating terminal and the network elements.
(see 3.3.6)
Connect to network Connect selected network elements for communication with the operating terminal.
elements...2)4)
(see 3.3.7)
Disconnect to network Disconnect selected network elements from communication with the operating terminal.
elements...2)4)
(see 3.3.7)
assigned to them.
Tab. 3.3 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus (continued)
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Fault Administration of alarms

1)2)
Alarm request Update (interrogate) all the alarm details and alarm suppressions for all the reachable network elements
in the network.
Alarm reset2) Reset (delete) the information for all the alarms which have occurred (incl. alarm suppressions and
summary alarms), e.g. so that it is then possible to list only the alarms arising after a particular point in
time.
Current alarm Display an alarm list (alarm log) containing the last “n” alarm messages which have been reported from
log1)2) all the reachable network elements (default value n=1000, can be changed using “Settings”).
Network level Display and recording of details about the current network hierarchy level.
information...2)
Symbol Administration of the connections and error messages for a selected network element (context-
sensitive).
Object information...2) Call up the data for the selected network element and the file path for the corresponding application
software.
Assign map2)6) Assign a prepared bitmap file to be used as the graphical background for the network display window for
a sub-network (e.g. map of the country), as in Fig. 3.14).
Start application Start the application software (device application) for the selected network element; grayed out
(insensitive) if the application software (application) is missing or has not been assigned.
File transfer...2) 5) Transfer files between the operating terminal and the network element’s File Transfer Area; grayed out
(see 3.3.8) (insensitive) if the application software (application) is missing or has not been assigned, and for user
class < 2.
Connect to NE/ Connection setup/clear down to the selected network element.

Disconnect from NE2)4)
(see 3.3.7)
Fault Administer the error messages for the selected network element.
Alarm information2)4) Display (list out) the alarms which have occurred for the selected network element, in order of severity.
Alarm request2)4) Update (interrogate) all the alarm details and alarm suppressions for the selected network element.
Alarm reset2)4) Reset (delete) the information for all the alarms which have occurred (incl. alarm suppressions and
summary alarms) for the selected network element, e.g. so that it is then possible to list only the alarms
arising after a particular point in time.
Current alarm log2)4) Call up the alarm list (Alarm log) for the network element concerned.
Acknowledge Acknowledge the alarm messages for the network element concerned.
alarms...2)4)
Link with object2) Insert a graphical link between the symbols for network elements in the network view window.
assigned to them.
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Draw line2) Insert a graphical connecting line between the selected network element and another network element,
which can be selected. If network elements are moved, their connecting lines will also move with them.
Line color2) Set the color of the connecting lines.

2)
Unlink from object... Remove a graphical connecting line from the selected network element to another network element.
2)6)
Remove from network Remove a selected network element which is currently unreachable from the network view and
configuration.
This menu item only functions in the “SISA-Network” view window.
Security Administration of access rights, logging on and off.

...1)
Logon Login by a user to NE-UniGATE after program startup or an earlier <Logoff>, using the “NE-UniGATE
Login” window shown in Fig. 2.6.
Logoff Logoff by a user from NE-UniGATE, clear down all connections, close all windows, gray out all menu
items.
User... Amend, add and delete authorization data for users of the operating terminal (only for the ADMINIS-
(see 3.3.9) TRATOR user class).
Password... Amend the password (min. 8, max. 15 characters; distinguish between upper and lower case).
(see 3.3.10)
Options Make optional settings.

Settings...1) Settings for the “Current Alarm Log”3), “Historical Event Log”3), “Alarm settings”, specifying Severities,
(see 3.3.12) States, Change Color and Preview (“Alarm settings” also in LCT mode)
Window Select method of display for the open windows.
Cascaded Overlapping display of all the windows currently open.
Tiled Display of all the windows currently open alongside each other.
Arrange icon Within the main window, rearrange the icons which have been produced as a result of minimizing
subwindows (“Notifications”, “Alarm Log” etc.).
1 Notifications List of all the windows/icons which are currently open, in the form of consecutively numbered menu items;
the selected window or icon (in the foreground) being indicated by a small checkmark.
2 Off-line mode
Windows which have been reduced to icons can be opened by clicking on the corresponding menu item
3 Historical Event Log (as in Windows NT)
Help Online Help (in English), as in MS Windows NT
Contents1) Contents of NE-UniGATE’s online Help.
assigned to them.
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On window Help headings relating to the current window. This can also be obtained by pressing the F1 key.
How to use help Instructions on how to use NE-UniGATE’s online Help.
About... “Siemens NE-UniGATE” logo window, with program information and a statement of the operating mode.
assigned to them.
3.3 Explanations and notes on the NE-UniGATE gateway soft-

ware menus
This section contains a more detailed description of some of the menu items shown in
Tab. 3.3 – insofar as this is required in order to be able to operate the NE-UniGATE
gateway software. Except where otherwise noted, these descriptions apply equally to
the LCT mode and to the NCT mode. There is no description of self-explanatory display
windows and buttons which are a normal part of the standard Microsoft dialog, such as
<OK>, <Cancel>, <Default>, <Help> etc.
Help Comprehensive notes on the menus and menu items will be found in the on-line
Help under <Help> <Contents>, or as Help topics for the current window under
<Help> <On window>.
The NE-UniGATE <Help> menu has basically the same structure as the
standard <Help> menu in MS Windows NT (see Tab. 3.3).
3.3.1 <Configuration> <Assign> <Q-B3-Addresses...>

The authorization level 4, ADMINISTRATOR allows the user to add, amend and delete
Q-B3 addresses in the dialog window “Assign Q-B3-Addresses...” (see Fig. 3.7 and
Tab. 3.4).
After the activation of a Q-B3 address by transferring it to the “Active” list box with the
“Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” network view window open, and confirmation
of the dialog by <OK>, a connection is established to the network element thus activated
and it is displayed in the network view window; in NCT mode, the alarm information and
suppressions are also interrogated. In NCT mode it is possible to activate a maximum
of 50 Q-B3 addresses, i.e. 50 network elements can be monitored. Connections are
cleared down in a similar way, using the “Not active” list box.
The address attributes of the dialog windows shown in Fig. 3.9 and Fig. 3.10, which are
used respectively for editing a new address or amending a selected one and for defining
the operating terminal’s home address, are summarized and explained in Tab. 3.5.
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Fig. 3.7 <Configuration> <Assign> <Q-B3-Addresses...>
If the <OK> button is clicked on in a dialog window before any data has been entered,
a message window appears requesting the checking or correction of the input.
Entries for NE addresses (with the type and name assignments) are saved in the file
QB3.ADR; the home address is automatically saved in the file UNIGATE.INI.
Field / Explanation
button in
Fig. 3.7
Active: List box containing the network elements which are displayed in the network representation window “Selectable Devices via
QD2B3 (Ethernet)”, and for which a connection setup is started when the communication channel is opened.
In NCT mode, the network elements which Note:

are specified as “Active” are simulta- In NCT mode, a maximum of 50 network elements can be monitored via the Q-
neously selected for alarm surveillance. B3 interface. Correspondingly, the maximum number of Q-B3 addresses which
can be specified as “Active” is also 50.
Not active: List box containing the network elements which are currently inactive, and are disregarded in the network view.
< Buttons for activating and deactivating Note:

> individual network elements Instead of clicking on one of these buttons, it is possible alternatively to double-
click on the name of the network element in the list box.
<< Buttons for activating and deactivating all network elements

>>
New... Opens a subwindow with blank input fields (see Fig. 3.8) for defining a new Q-B3 address
Edit ... Opens a subwindow for amending a selected, inactive Q-B3 address (see Fig. 3.9)
Delete Deletes the currently selected, inactive Q-B3 address from the address file
Local ... Opens a subwindow for defining the home address of the operating terminal (see Fig. 3.10)
Tab. 3.4 Display and Setting Options in the “Assign Q-B3-Addresses” Dialog Window
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Field in Fig. 3.8/3.9/3.10 Explanation Permissible entry
NSAP-Address NSAP address (Network Service Access Point) Hexadecimal address, max. 20 two-character
hexadecimal values (max. 40 characters)
TSAP-ID TSAP identifier (Transport Layer Service Access Point) Text, max. 32 characters, permanently
assigned
Identifier Identifier text, used to identify the network element addressed Text, max. 18 characters
via the Q-B3 address, which appears beneath the network
element icon in the network view window (see Figures 3.4, 3.5,
3.14) and also in the list boxes (see Fig. 3.7) and in the title bar
of the open network element application (see Fig. 3.3).
Protocol Control details used in selecting the telegram protocol QD2 or QST
[QD2] Device class The device class Two-character hexadecimal value (01 to FE)
[QD2] Device model The device model Two-character hexadecimal value (01 to FE)
[QD2] Device variant The device variant Two-character hexadecimal value (00 to 3F)
[QD2] Manufacturer The manufacturer Three-character hexadecimal value (001 to

3FE)
[QST] NE Type Specification of the network element type Decimal value between 1 and 31
[QST] APS Feature Specification of the version in text form Max. 5 characters
Tab. 3.5 Data Fields in the “Edit Q-B3-Address” Dialog Windows
Fig. 3.8 <Configuration> <Assign> <Q-B3-Addresses...> <New...>
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Fig. 3.9 <Configuration> <Assign> <Q-B3-Addresses...> <Edit...>
Fig. 3.10 <Configuration> <Assign> <Q-B3-Addresses...> <Local...>
3.3.2 <Configuration> <Assign> <Map...> [NCT mode only]

If no assignment has yet been made, then when the network window is opened the
dialog window “Assign bitmap” (see Fig. 3.11 and Tab. 3.6) is automatically opened at
the same time. This allows a directory path to be saved for a bitmap representation.
Assigning a
bitmap is only
meaningful with
“SISA-Network”.
With Q-F,
“none” should
be assigned.
Fig. 3.11 <Configuration> <Assign> <Map...> [NCT mode only]
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Name in Explanation
Fig. 3.11
Q-F / ‘Card file’ for selecting the communication driver, for whose network view the assigned
Q-B3 / bitmap file is to be used as the background.
QD2-RS485
none Field which should be clicked on if no background bitmap is to be used.
Bitmap: Field for entering the name of the required bitmap file, including its path
Browse... Button for opening the “search bitmap” window, which can be used to search through
all directories for suitable bitmap files. After it is selected, the path name which has
been found will automatically be copied into the “Bitmap” field.
Tab. 3.6 Setting Options in the “Assign bitmap” Dialog Window
3.3.3 <Configuration> <Communication channel...>

This dialog window (see Fig. 3.12) is used for assigning one of the computer’s
communication interfaces to the connection with the corresponding one for the network
or the network element.
Each communication channel is represented by the name of its communication driver.
In this way, the operating terminal’s RS232 COM interface is linked with the Q-F inter-
face (driver) of a network element, or the operating terminal’s Ethernet interface with a
Q-B3 interface of the network.
⇒ The status (state) of the communication driver concerned can be changed by

double clicking on the “Action” column, selecting the status “none”, “connect” or
“disconnect”, and then terminating the dialog with <OK>.
If the action “connect” has been selected and there is already an open communication
channel (with the status “connected”), then the latter will be closed before the new
connection is set up.
Fig. 3.12 <Configuration> <Communication channel...>
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3.3.4 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>

Each communication channel is displayed in the “Interface parameters” dialog window
as a separate window (card file) (see Fig. 3.13) which can be activated by clicking on it.
⇒ To change a parameter value, activate the required card file, open a pulldown menu
by using the left-hand mouse button to double click on the value which is set, and
select the required new value by clicking on it with the left-hand mouse button.
Fig. 3.13 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>
The parameters for the various communication channels are explained in more detail in
tables 3.7 to 3.9.
The standard settings (<Defaults> button) should be used for all communication
i channels.
Q-F
Parameter (see Fig. 3.13) Description Value range
COM Port Serial interface port 1 to 4
ByteSize Character length The value “8” only
[QD2] BaudRate Data transmission rate 1200 bit/s to

19 200 bit/s
[QD2] Parity Parity bit odd / even / non
[QD2] StopBits Number of stop bits 1 / 1.5 / 2
[QD2] Telegram TimeOut(s) A reply to a QD2 telegram is expected within the time 2 s to 250 s
interval specified by this parameter (for each hierar-
chical level).
[QST] BaudRate Data transmission rate 9600 bit/s to

38 400 bit/s
[QST] Parity Parity bit odd / even / none
[QST] StopBits Number of stop bits 1 / 1.5 / 2
Tab. 3.7 Parameters for the Q-F Communication Channel
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Q-F
[QST] Telegram TimeOut(s) A reply to a QST telegram is expected within the time 70 s to 250 s
interval specified by this parameter (for each hier-
archical level).
Tab. 3.7 Parameters for the Q-F Communication Channel (continued)
Q-B3
Inactivity TimeOut If no activity occurs within this time interval, the 40 s to 512 s
connection will automatically be cleared down.
Retransmission Timer If it was impossible to send off a telegram, a new 1 s to 50 s

attempt will be made after this time has elapsed.
Retransmission Counter If it has been impossible to deliver a telegram after this 2 to 15

number of attempts, the connection will be regarded as
being disrupted.
PDU Max Life Time Maximum lifetime of the data PDUs which are sent. 10 s to 127 s
Telegram TimeOut(s) A reply to a telegram is expected within the time interval 5 s to 400 s
specified by this parameter (for each hierarchical level).
Tab. 3.8 Parameters for the Q-B3 Communication Channel
QD2-RS485 (not for SDH network elements)
DPRAM Address Address of a 16 kb memory block used for accessing 51 200 to 60 416
the communication controller’s dual ported memory.
Port Address First of the 4 consecutive port addresses determined by 544 to 768
the setting for the communication controller.
NE Address SISA address of the network element, for connection 1 to 31

setup.
Telegram TimeOut(s) A reply to a telegram is expected within the time interval 2 s to 250 s
specified by this parameter (for each hierarchical level).
Tab. 3.9 Parameters for the QD2-RS485 Communication Channel
3.3.5 <Network> <Connect to network> or <Disconnect from network>

After a successful connection setup in LCT mode with “SISA-Network” – including the
requesting of all the alarm information and the alarm suppressions specific to functional
units – the menu item <Network> <Connect to Network> changes to <Network>
<Disconnect from Network>, so that it becomes possible to disconnect the network from
the communication channel. Executing this action swaps into the off-line mode, in which
the menu item swaps back to <Network> <Connect to Network> again.
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When either the QD2-RS485 or Q-F communication channel is active, communication

is set up to a reachable network element.
When the Q-B3 communication channel is active, communication is set up to the
reachable network elements which are connected via the network element; the display
then shows in the network view window all the Q-B3 network elements which have been
selected to be active (see 3.3.1).
If it is not possible to establish a connection using <Connect to network>, a corres-
ponding message window appears.
3.3.6 <Network> <Refresh connections>

When either the QD2-RS485 or Q-F communication channel is active, the polling list for
the current network element is interrogated; <Network> <Refresh connections> can be
used at any point in time to effect a “manual update”.
In the case of an active Q-B3 communication channel, the menu item <Network>
<Refresh connections> initiates a new connection setup to those network elements
which could not be reached at the time of the last connection setup. Network elements
which are unreachable are indicated by the identifier text beneath their program icons
being gray.
In off-line mode, the menu items <Network> <Refresh connections> are grayed out
(insensitive).
3.3.7 <Network> <Connect to network elements> / <Disconnect from

network elements>
When the Q-B3 Ethernet interface is used, the menu items <Connect to network
elements> and <Disconnect from network elements> are offered in addition. Using
these it is possible to select individual network elements, by their NE names, from a list
which is offered of those which are set active, and to disconnect them from the commu-
nication, or to reconnect them to it (see Fig. 3.14). A connection setup/disconnection
can also be achieved by using <Symbol> <Connect to NE/Disconnect from NE>.
When this is done, the disconnected elements remain in the active address list, and thus
are also retained in the network representation window, but are not operable from the
LCT/NCT. The names (identifiers) of such network elements are then shown in gray.
If it is not possible to establish a connection using <Connect to network elements>, a
corresponding message window appears.
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Fig. 3.14 <Network> <Connect to network elements> / <Disconnect from network

elements>
3.3.8 <Symbol> <File transfer>

In off-line mode, the menu item <Symbol> <File Transfer...> is grayed out (insensitive).
The FTP application software, used to transmit files between the operating terminal and
the selected network element, is started by <Connect to network elements> (software
download).
Starting the FTP application software is unnecessary for the normal operation of
i many network elements. Information about this will be found in the operating manual,
OMN, for the network element concerned.
The prerequisites for starting the FTP application software are:

– a connection from the operating terminal to the network element via the Q-B3 inter-
face,
– the user must have authorization level 2, 3 or 4 (ADMINISTRATOR).
☞ The authorization levels are explained in Tab. 3.11.

☞ described
The procedures to be followed for a file transfer and a software download are
in the maintenance manual, MMN, for the NEs concerned.
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⇒ The FTP application software can be started by clicking on the network element
symbol in the main window of the NE-UniGATE gateway software (NCT mode
or LCT mode, see 2.2) and then selecting menu item <Symbol>
<File Transfer...>.
The FTP application software accepts from the NE-UniGATE gateway software the
authorization level of the user who is logged in and, if the user requires, the name of the
network element.
Attempting to start the FTP software from outside NE-UniGATE by “FTP32.exe” results
i in an error message and termination of the software.
After the user clicks on the menu item <File Transfer...>, the “File Transfer” dialog
window opens (see Fig. 3.15).
Fig. 3.15 <Symbol> <File transfer>”
3.3.9 <Security> <User...>

The “User administration” dialog window (see Fig. 3.16) allows authorization data to be
amended, added and deleted for a user. The permissible entries will be found in
Tab. 3.10.
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This menu item is only available in conjunction with the ADMINISTRATOR’s

authorization level 4 (see Tab. 3.11).
The access data for the user who is logged in cannot be amended or deleted in this
i window.
This ensures that a user who has the ADMINISTRATOR level of authorization cannot
inadvertently “lock out” himself.
Fig. 3.16 <Security> <User...>
Identifier in Fig. 3.16 Explanation Permissible entries
Known Users: List box showing all the users currently known to NE-UniGATE
User account Name: The user’s name Alphanumeric, max. 15 characters
Password: Password Alphanumeric, min. 8, max. 15 characters
Last login: Last login Date and time
Logout: (no automatic Logout)
Logout after xx minutes 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes
User class 5 hierarchically increasing levels of authorization see Tab. 3.11
Tab. 3.10 Setting Options in the “User Administration” Dialog Window
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Authorization level Access rights Restrictions on access rights
0 Maintenance System maintenance The following are not possible
– setting up connections,
– assigning application software (applications),
– assigning, adding and editing Q-B3 addresses,
– assigning background bitmaps (only applies to NCT mode),
– the administration of user data.
– file transfer.
1 Operation System operation The following are not possible
– adding and editing Q-B3 addresses,
– the administration of user data,
– file transfer.
2 Configuration System configuration The following are not possible
– adding and editing Q-B3 addresses,
3 Supervising System supervision – the administration of user data.
4 ADMINISTRATOR Administration No restrictions
Tab. 3.11 Access Rights (User Classes)
3.3.10 <Security> <Password...>

The “Change password [ADMIN]” dialog window (see Fig. 3.17) can be used to amend
a password. As required by MS Windows NT standard, the password must be between
8 and 15 characters long.
When entering a password, please distinguish between upper and lower case
i letters!
Fig. 3.17 <Security> <Password...>
3.3.11 <Security> <Logoff>

When a user logs off from NE-UniGATE by means of <Security> <Logoff>, the
“Notifications” window displays the message “User logged out” with details of the date,
time and user name.
When the logoff is executed, all the open windows are closed and all menu items are
grayed out (insensitive).
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The user interface to NE-UniGATE can then only be accessed after successful
execution of a <Security> <Logon...>.
3.3.12 <Options> <Settings>

In the LCT mode, a “Settings” window opens with a sub-window (card file) of “Alarm
settings” (see Fig. 3.18).
Fig. 3.18 <Options> <Settings> [LCT Mode]
In the NCT mode, a “Settings” window opens with the following three card files:
– “Current Alarm Log” (see Fig. 3.20)
– “Historical Event Log” (see Fig. 3.19)
– “Alarm settings” (as in Fig. 3.18)
Fig. 3.19 <Options> <Settings>, the “Current Alarm Log” Card File [NCT Mode]
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Fig. 3.20 <Options> <Settings>, the “Historical Event Log” Card File [NCT Mode]
⇒ The “Current alarm log” subwindow allows the user to determine the capacity of
the alarm indication list (value range 1 to 99999), and to specify the columns to
be displayed (e.g. alarm) by putting a checkmark against the item.
⇒ The “Historical event log” subwindow allows the user to determine the capacity
for the “Log File” (value range 1 to 99999), and to specify the columns to be
displayed (e.g. alarm) by a checkmark against the item. It is also possible to
specify whether the two indication lists are to be cleared after a save has been
carried out.
The capacities for indications can only be changed in the off-line mode.
⇒ The “Alarm settings” subwindow allows a color to be specified for each
individual alarm level and each individual alarm state of a network element:
Under “Severities”, select an alarm level (e.g. major) and click on “Change
color...”. A window opens, offering a comprehensive range of color options and
combinations.
Clicking on the “OK” button closes the window and specifies the new color.
Under “States”, select a state (e.g. suppression), and click on “Change color...”.
A window opens, offering a comprehensive range of color options and combina-
tions.
Clicking on the “OK” button closes the window and specifies the new color.
Each new color is displayed in the “Preview” fields.
Default color settings:

unacknowledged red
acknowledged green
noalarm wheat
locked mauve
cleared white
inhibition light brown
suppression dark brown
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3.4 Toolbar
Only in NCT mode
Fig. 3.21 The Toolbar in NE-UniGate’s Main Window [LCT Mode]
The toolbar (see Fig. 3.21) is located in the upper part of the main window (see
Fig. 3.1). Clicking on its buttons with the left-hand mouse button gives rapid and partic-
ularly simple access to particular, frequently-used, functions.The function of the button
which has just been clicked on is shown in the left-hand section of the status bar (see
3.6).
The toolbar can be switched on and off using the menu items <View> <Toolbar>.
i
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Button Function Corresponding menu item Opens window See
Set up or disconnect a network connection <Network> “Selectable devices via 3.3.5

<Connect to network> or Q-B3 (Ethernet)”
<Disconnect from network>
Update network connection and screen <Network><Refresh — 3.3.6

display Connections>
Search for a network element <View> “Find NE” —

<Find NE...>
<Configuration>
Activate, deactivate, add, amend and delete <Assign> “Assign Q-B3 Addresses” 3.3.1
Q-B3 addresses <Q-B3-Addresses...>
Select operating terminal communication <Configuration> “Communication channel” 3.3.3

LCT and NCT
channels <Communication channel...>
Set the interface parameters for the oper- <Configuration> “Interface Parameters” 3.3.4
ating terminal’s communication channels <Interface parameters...>
Log in as an NE application user <Security> “NE-UniGATE Login” 2.3

<Logon...>
Select optional settings <Options> “Settings” 3.3.12

<Settings...>
NE-UniGATE Help <Help> —

<Contents>
“Help for NE-UniGATE
V3.0 (NCT and LCT)”
Context-sensitive NE-UniGATE Help <Help> —
<Contents>
<...>
<Configuration>
Assign a background bitmap <Assign> “Assign bitmap” 3.3.2
<Map...>
<Network> —
only NCT
Request fresh alarm details and alarm <Fault>

suppressions for all the reachable network <Alarm request> —
elements
<Network> —
Display the alarm list <Fault>
<Current Alarm Log>
Tab. 3.12 Functions of the Toolbar Buttons in LCT and NCT Modes
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The toolbar (see Fig. 3.21) is located in the upper part of the main window (see
Fig. 3.1). Clicking on its buttons with the left-hand mouse button gives rapid and partic-
ularly simple access to certain frequently-used functions.The function of the button
which has just been clicked on is shown in the left-hand section of the status bar (see
3.6).
i The toolbar can be switched on and off using the menu items <View> <Toolbar>.
3.5 Work area

The work area of the main window (see Fig. 3.1) contains icons such as “Notifications”,
“Off-Line Mode” and “Historical Event Log”. A double click on these icons opens the
corresponding information or processing window, such as for example the
“Notifications” window containing messages and notes and the “Off-Line Mode” window
with all the executable operating applications (see Fig. 3.4).
☞ More details about the message windows are given in section 3.9.
In addition, the work area contains the windows for the menu-specific processing
routines such as those listed in Tab. 3.3 and described in section 3.3.
3.6 Status bar

The status bar is located on the bottom edge of the main window (see Fig. 3.1). The
information it offers includes the operating state and the parameter settings for
NE-UniGATE.
i The status bar (see Fig. 3.22) can be switched on and off by the menu items
<View> <Statusbar>.
Information about the The communication channel Service-ID Current

currently selected menu (Q-B3, Q-F, QD2-RS485) which is set time
item, general information which is selected
about current actions
Connection state of the operating
terminal to the network or network
element:
No network connection
Network connection
Telegram traffic
Fig. 3.22 Indications Given in the Status Bar
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3.7 Context-dependent menu

A single click on the icon for a network element within the current network view window,
using the right-hand mouse button, opens a context-dependent menu; the menu items
in this are determined by the preselected icon and correspond to the <Symbol> menu.
3.8 Unknown network elements

Network elements whose type is unknown, which are not assigned to any application
software (device application), or whose assigned application software in not available,
are identified as unknown network elements by a standard icon in the form of a question
mark and by the icon legend “unknown”. The details which are available about the
network element can be displayed by means of the menu item <Object information...>
in its context-dependent menu or in the < Symbol> menu.
3.9 The message window

The various message windows of NE-UniGATE are almost entirely self-explanatory.
3.9.1 The “Notifications” window

Since − particularly during the boot phase of NE-UniGATE in NCT mode − numerous
messages may occur, instead of a series of individual message windows opening one
after another the “Notifications” window is automatically opened (see Figures 3.3, 3.4,
3.5). The symbols in the first column of the “Notifications” window are explained in
Tab. 3.13.
This window displays messages relating to the setup of connections to network
elements and the login to the operating terminal.
⇒ In addition to the columns “Time”, “Operation” and “Description”, which are always
displayed, it is possible to display two further columns - “Date” and “User”:
– Use the right-hand mouse button to click on the line containing the column
heading.
– In the pop-up menu, select (switch on or off) the required columns using the left-
hand mouse button.
– Use the left-hand mouse button to click anywhere outside the pop-up menu.
Symbol Explanation
Urgent message
Warning
Information
Tab. 3.13 Symbols Used in the “Notifications” Window
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3.9.2 The “Current Alarm Log” window

The “Current Alarm Log” (see Fig. 3.5) is available only in NCT mode.
The “Current alarm log” is part of the network view window and the lower part of the
display shows the alarm messages for the selected network element or for all the
network elements, depending on the setting of the filter.
Displaying the alarms for a selected network element:
<Symbol> <Fault> <Current Alarm Log>
Displaying the alarms for all network alarms:
<Network> <Fault> <Current Alarm Log>
The display shows the current alarm state, i.e. alarms are withdrawn when they have
been cleared, or if they can no longer be called up due to a loss of communication.
By using the right-hand mouse button when the window is selected, a pop-up menu can
be opened (as shown in Fig. 3.5 in the “Historical event log” window). This enables
alarms to be filtered and saved. Additional settings can be made via the menu item
<Option> <Settings>.
3.9.3 The “Historical Event Log” window

The “Historical event log” window (see Fig. 3.5) is available only in NCT mode.
This window reports connection activities (“Connect to network” or “Disconnect from
Network”) and alarm messages, in chronological sequence. All the entries, including
those for alarms which have been cleared, are retained.
By using the right-hand mouse button when the window is selected, a pop-up menu can
be opened (see Fig. 3.5). This enables alarms to be filtered and saved. Additional
settings can be made via the menu item <Option> <Settings>.
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4 Abbreviations
DPRAM Dual Port RAM
EM Element Management
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
ID Identification
ITMN Installation and Test Manual
LCT Local Craft Terminal
MMN Maintenance Manual
NCT Network Craft Terminal
NE Network Element
NSAP Network Service Access Point (G.784)
OMN Operating Manual
PCU Peripheral Control Unit
PDU Protocol Data Unit
Q-B3 QD2 Interface to EM
QD2-B3 QD2 Interface to EM
QD2-F QD2 Interface to LCT
QD2-RS485 Interface for DBP-T (D) category 2 (M.3010)
Q-F QD2 Interface to LCT
QST-B3 QD2 Interface to LCT
QST-F QD2 Interface to LCT
SCU Synchronous Multiplexer Control Unit
TED Technical Description
TSAP Transport Service Access Point (G.784)
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5 Index
A status bar 14, 40
access right 35
activating network elements 25 U
alarm severity 19 user ID 12
authorization classes 35 user logoff 23
user logon 23
C
connection setup 24
craft terminal, NCT 9
D
deactivating network elements 25
download 32
F
file transfer 32
FTP 32
I
icon menu 17
indication of alarm state 18
L
LCT 9
logoff 23
logon 23
M
message window 14, 25
N
NCT 9
network element data, calling up 22
network elements, activating/deactivating 25
notifications 41
O
operating mode selection, LCT/NCT 10, 11
operating state 40
P
password 12
password, amending 35
S
shutdown procedure 13
software download 32
starting a session 9
starting the NE-UniGATE gateway software 9
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Copyright (C) Siemens AG 1998

Issued by the Public Communication Network Group

Technical modifications possible.

This document consists of a total of 46 pages. All pages are issue 1.

2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1 Notes on this Manual

1.1 Overview of the documentation on network elements

☞ –– The complete documentation for a network element is listed in section 1 of

1.2 Note for users of the paper documentation

System requirements for a CD-ROM installation on a computer:

1.3 Symbols used in this manual

1.3.1 Warning symbol

1.3.2 Symbol for important information

⇒ Identifies points in the text which contain specific instructions on how to

☞ This symbol is used to show cross references to other chapters/sections of this

1.3.3 Symbols used for menu entries and text inputs

1.4 Notes on licensed software

1.5 Form for submitting comments, suggestions and

Please enter your comments, suggestions and corrections on the form

In particular, we are interested in users’ views on the following points:

Many thanks for your assistance!

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2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE

2.1 Short description

NE-UniGATE V3.0 gateway software

LCT/NCT HW/SW platform

RS-485 RS-232 Ethernet

QD2-F QST-F QST-B3 QD2-B3

Network elements with QD2 interfaces

Network elements with QST interfaces

1) Not for SDH network elements

Fig. 2.1 The Communication Channels from NE-UniGATE to Network Elements

NE-UniGATE enables addresses to be assigned to the network element types. The

2.1.1 Differences between LCT and NCT

2.2 Program startup

☞ Before installing NE-UniGATE, read the Installation Manual (available in English

The installation of NE-UniGATE – a very user-friendly procedure – is carried out using

Fig. 2.2 The Start Menu:

Fig. 2.3 The Program Icon for NE-UniGATE NCT V3.00.0..

Fig. 2.4 The “Mode Selection” Window

2.3 Identifier and password (user ID)

Fig. 2.6 NE-UniGATE’s Login Window

The default user ID is:

This user ID corresponds to authorization level 4, ADMINISTRATOR (the highest

Fig. 2.7 The Notification Window “Reading alarmmap Files”

2.4 Program end (shutdown)

Taking the operating terminal out of service:

3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE

Title bar, 3.1

Tool bar, 3.4

Inner area of window Work area, 3.5

“Off-Line Mode” icon, 3.5

“Historical Event Log” icon, 3.5

“Notifications” icon, 3.5

Status bar, 3.6

Fig. 3.1 Main Window (NCT Mode) in Off-line Mode

Mode Communication Contents of work area Icons For remarks, see

LCT/NCT None 3.9, The message window,